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Fairy Caves

Bau Town, Kuching, Malaysia
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Ranked #5 of 29 attractions in Kuching
Type: Caverns/ Caves
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Bedale
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

There are several sets of steep steps up to the cave entrance before even more steps inside to get up into the cave so pace yourself. It is worth the effort as the cave is stunning and huge. A decent torch is essential to appreciate the rock formations and pools deeper into the cave, take a hand and a head... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

We went here one afternoon. We hired a taxi which cost 180rm a six seater one. It took roughly 50 mins to get there from jalan rubber. We first stopped at the fairy caves. So initially you have to climb some steep stairs, quiet a lot of stairs them you enter the cave. It is dark so you should definitely... More

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france
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

We took a bus to Bau, the village close to the caves, where there was no "white" people around, only locals. the market was nice to see. We lovd the bus ride and the countryside we saw. Then we took a taxi to get there. It's huge and very impressive. We only woshed we had taken a torch to enjoy... More

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Perth, Australia
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Getting up to this cave is hard work, and walking around inside is more hard work, but it is fabulous! The only reason you might want to think twice about going here is if your health isn't the best, because there is quite an effort involved in getting up there. Make sure you wear proper shoes, since sandals or the... More

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Doncaster, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Good day out with lots of exercise and Bats.... The shear size of the caves is amazing and definately worth a visit. Make sure you go all the way through.

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Wagga Wagga, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

These caves are good, lots of steps. Would advise good walking shoes and I used a stick as I have a bad knee. Go slow and take it all in, be carefully of your footing on the way down, take a small torch with you or a head lamp.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

If I had limited time in and around Kuching the Fairy Caves would probably not be my first priority, but if you've got the time they are absolutely worth the visit! They are quite pretty and it's fun to explore all the nooks and crannies. Caves generally make me quite claustrophobic, but the fairy cave is huge, open and bright... More

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See 5 more reviews by moestephen for Kuching
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4 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Very hard to find, someone needs to put up proper directions to the Fairy Caves as we followed some off the internet and they were wrong. As far as I'm concerned the ones on Google Maps are incorrect too. Once we finally found the place and climbed up all the stairs, it was a breathtaking experience. It's like being in... More

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Finland
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

It is a bit hard to find. We had our own car and as there were no signs before the last crossing it took a while to find the cave. But once there you don't mind getting lost on the way. There is 100+ stairs to climbe before you'll reach the entrance. And still up you go with small and... More

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Toronto, Canada
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8 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

There at least two caves. The best one is no name wild cave about 100 meters before the main entrance of Fairy cave. Be prepared with torch and clothes.

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